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Bognor Regis vs Pulborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bognor Regis wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Pulborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bognor Regis edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bognor Regis

£348,998

Pulborough

£561,430

Crime Rate

Bognor Regis

71.8

Pulborough

44.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bognor Regis

100.0%

Pulborough

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bognor Regis

312.3

Pulborough

294.2

EPC Rating

Bognor Regis

70.1

Pulborough

68.5

Median Income

Bognor Regis

£28,767

Pulborough

£31,729

Property in Pulborough commands an average of £561,430, compared with £348,998 in Bognor Regis – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Bognor Regis is a flat at £159,195, while in Pulborough it is a flat at £228,289.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Pulborough (£751,864 vs £514,721).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pulborough prices grew faster — 31% vs 25%.

Residents of Pulborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.9 per 1,000 versus 71.8 per 1,000 in Bognor Regis. The most common crime category in Bognor Regis is violent-crime, while in Pulborough it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Bognor Regis, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Pulborough. There are 14 schools in Bognor Regis and 1 in Pulborough.

Bognor Regis School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Pulborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBognor RegisPulborough
Total Schools141
Primary121
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 312.3 Mbps in Bognor Regis and 294.2 Mbps in Pulborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.9% of premises in Bognor Regis and 90.9% in Pulborough. Gigabit availability stands at 55.4% in Bognor Regis and 52% in Pulborough.

Bognor Regis is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (312 vs 294 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bognor Regis leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Pulborough averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Bognor Regis and £1,382 in Pulborough. 59% of homes in Bognor Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Pulborough.

Pulborough has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,729 in Pulborough and £28,767 in Bognor Regis. The median age is 50.1 in Bognor Regis and 48 in Pulborough. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Bognor Regis versus 68.8% in Pulborough. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bognor Regis and 56.8% in Pulborough.

IndicatorBognor RegisPulborough
Population69,1913,651
Median Age50.148
Median Household Income£28,767£31,729
Employment Rate52.4%56.8%
Owner Occupied71.2%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified26.4%37.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bognor Regis and Pulborough?
Bognor Regis and Pulborough are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bognor Regis or Pulborough?
Bognor Regis is cheaper, with an average house price of £348,998.
Is Bognor Regis or Pulborough safer?
Pulborough has the lower crime rate at 44.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bognor Regis or Pulborough?
Bognor Regis has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bognor Regis or Pulborough?
Bognor Regis has faster average broadband at 312.3 Mbps.

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